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Weight Loss/Maintenance
In reply to the discussion: Bariatric surgery [View all]rox63
(9,464 posts)26. I've still got some work to do on a few things
Like the eating more slowly and chewing more completely. There are support groups and educational classes available through the hospital's weight management center. I'm starting one later this week about the psychological and emotional triggers of overeating.
I have cut back on both carbonation and caffeine, but haven't given it up completely yet. I know the bubbles will have to go away forever. I'm told that I will be able to have a little caffeine after I recover from surgery, although it is discouraged. I know this is a huge committment, a forever committment. I'm glad that they make you wait. It's not something that should be done lightly.
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I have had bariatric surgery. Biliopancreatic Diversion with a Duodenal Switch.
auntAgonist
Mar 2012
#6
I thought you might be interested in this email from a bariatric surgery group I'm on ..
auntAgonist
Mar 2012
#21
Good to hear that things are progressing well for you. Your Drs are being very thorough
auntAgonist
May 2012
#27
Clarification: I didn't write that post. I shared it because I thought it important.
auntAgonist
Feb 2013
#72
Yay! I know how exciting and scary it is. I couldn't believe my ears when my insurance company
auntAgonist
May 2012
#32
YAY!!! Congratulations. You'll be in my thoughts. What an amazing journey you are about to take.
auntAgonist
Jun 2012
#42
omg I remember the "last supper syndrome" very well. I went out for Mexican Chimichangas
auntAgonist
Jun 2012
#47
You are not too old at 65 The duodenal switch has been proven to cure diabetes.
auntAgonist
Feb 2013
#67
jambo where in Canada are you? Have you thought of going to the USA, I know that
auntAgonist
Feb 2013
#68
Jesspinto you seem to advocate going out of country for surgery. Every post includes
auntAgonist
Feb 2013
#73
exactly spinbaby. If this person has experience with this clinic they'd like to share, I'm willing
auntAgonist
Feb 2013
#75